Am I the only one who cannot believe we are half way through September? There is a very slight shift in the weather and it seems to be the beginning of fall temperatures entering the Southwest. The mornings are in the mid-70s but we are still at high 90s to low 100s during the day….
The mudroom is perhaps the most used, and abused room in our home. Located right off the back door of the house, the mud room is also adjacent to the kitchen, laundry room and library. This small room has 4 doors and a back stair case up to the 2nd floor. The Before Here is…
Good morning! I am publishing a bit later today because I actually forgot that yesterday was Friday. Have you ever had one of those weeks where the days are blurred together and over scheduled when you have no time for yourself? That is the week I am having and I just don’t like it. But…
During my very quick trip up to the cabin for the Labor Day weekend, I finally tackled a project that has been bugging me for years. Our cabin’s exterior is cedar plank with 4 over 4 windows and multiple sliding doors. All the windows have anodized bronze frames, a deep brown to blend in with…
On Wednesday of last week, our sweet dog, Cooper passed away. Even though he received a diagnosis of cancer in April, his passing was very sudden and unexpected. What started out as a normal day with him eating a healthy breakfast and a good walkabout, took a drastic turn by mid-day. Fortunately my daughter was…